Container for adhesives and the like



Jan. 14, 1930. J. D. FREEMAN CONTAINER FOR ADHESIVES AND THE LIKE Fild June so, 1926* Patented Jan. 14, 1930 PATENT @FFEQE JAMES D. FREEMAN, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN CONTAINER FOR ADHESIVES AND THE LIKE Application filed. June 30,

The main objects of this invention are; First, to provide an improved receptacle for adhesives such as cement, glue and other materials, particularly those requiring sealed containers, which permits the ready charging of a brush or other applicator with the material.

Second, to provide a device of the class de scribed which is very convenient in use and 10 results in a great saving of adhesives such as cement or glue as they are ordinarily used in shoe repair shops, factories and the like.

Objects pertaining to details and economies of my improvements will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application, in which:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of my improved container, parts being broken away for convenience in illustration.

Fig. 2 is a vertical central section, the brush handle being partially broken away.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view showing the brush projected into the receptacle and the relation of the combined valve and brush scraper thereto.

Referring to the drawing, the receptacle 1 is preferably of glass and provided with a threaded neck 2. The cap 3 is threaded upon this neck and has a concaved portion t depending within the neck. From this concaved portion 4 the tube 5 depends projecting well toward the bottom of the receptacle. The tube is preferably tapered as illustrated. The lower end of the tube is cut on the bevel or incline providing a seat for the disk valve 6 which is hinged at 7 on the side of the tube to close against the lower end thereof. The valve is urged to its closed position by means of the spring 8.

The handle 9 of the brush 10 is also preferably tapered as illustrated and is of such dimensions that when the brush is introduced into the receptacle as shown in Fig. 3, the handle acts as a closure for thetube as indi- 50 cated in Fig. 2. The brush when introduced 1926. Serial No. 119,672.

opens the valve so that the brush depends into the cement or other material within the receptacle. On withdrawing the brush the valve acts as a scraper removing the excess of material from the brush, leaving the same with a proper amount of material thereon to be applied without Waste When the brush is in place the receptacle is completely closed, thereby preventing evaporation or spilling of the contents should the receptacle be upset. When the brush is removed the valve constitutes a closure preventing evaporation of the contents or spilling in the event of upsetting the receptacle.

Materials such as cement commonly used in the manufacture and repair of shoes deteriorates rapidly when exposed to the air, the solvent rapidly evaporating which results in the thickening and setting of the material so that there has been a large amount of waste in the use of such materials.

In my improved container air is effectively excluded from the material, waste and deterioration are prevented, and also waste in the use of the material is prevented as. the amount retained on the brush is eificiently gaged by the action of the valve as the brush is withdrawn.

While I have illustrated my improved container as especially designed by me for use of adhesives, it will be understood that my container may be readily adapted for paint receptacles and the like, the same being particu-' larly desirable where it is'desired to exclude air from the paint as where it is intermit tently used, or to keep the brush in condition for use. The drying of the material on the brush is prevented owing to its being submerged in the material when not in use.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a device of the class described, the combination with a receptacle provided with a concaved cap, a downwardly tapered tube depending centrally from said cap into the receptacle, the lower end of the tube being beveled, a valve hinged to said tube to close against the lower end to hold said valve normally closed, and a thereof, a spring acting brush provided with a tapered handle of such length as to permit the introduction of the brush into the receptacle through said tube, said valve constituting a scraper for the brush 5 as it is withdrawn, said handle constituting a closure for the tube.

2. In a device of the class described, the combination with a receptacle provided with a'cap, a tube depending centrally from said cap into the receptacle, a valve hinged to said tube to close against the lower end thereof, a spring acting to hold said valve normally closed, and a brush provided with a handle of such length as to permit the introduction of the brush into the receptacle through said tube, said valve constituting a scraper for the brush as it is withdrawn, said handle constituting a closure for the tube.

3. In a device of the class described, the

combination with a receptacle provided with a removable closure, a downwardly tapered tube depending from said closure into the receptacle, a brush provided with a tapered handle of such length as to permit the introduction of the brush into the receptacle through said tube, the handle constituting a closure for said tube, and a spring actuated brush scraper constituting a Valve for the tube.

4:- In a device of the class described, the combination with a receptacle provided with a removable closure, a tube depending from said closure into the receptacle, a brush provided with a handle of such length as to permit the introduction of the brush into the receptacle through said tube, and a spring actuated brush scraper constituting a Valve for the tube.

5. In a deviceof the classdescribed, the

40 combination with a receptacle, a tube depending into said receptacle and provided with an automatically closing valve, and a brush adapted to be inserted into said receptacle through said tube and constituting a stopper for the tube when inserted therein and through the valve, said valve constituting a scraper acting on the brush as the brush is withdrawn.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

JAMES D. FREEMAN. 

